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What did Buddhist philosophers posit to mirror the ephemerality of moments of human experience?

No extension in time and space
Infinite extension in time and space
Phenomenal instants with maximum extension in time and space
Phenomenal instants with minimum extension in time as well as space (correct)

Did all atomist theories feature void spaces between atoms?

It is not mentioned
No, never
Sometimes, but not always (correct)
Yes, always

What did Aristotle allow regarding the quantity of matter that could instantiate certain properties?

There might be a lower limit (correct)
There is no limit
There might be an upper limit
It is not mentioned

What is the term 'atomism' sometimes understood to refer to?

Theories explaining changes in the material world by the rearrangements of minute particles of matter (D) Signup and view all the answers

Did all ancient atomist theories have a basis on appearance/reality distinction?

No, not all (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?

Ionic bond (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed through the sharing of electrons?

Covalent bond (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond is considered a 'strong bond' or 'primary bond'?

Covalent bond (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main force behind dipole–dipole interactions?

Permanent charge separation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is characterized by the attraction between a hydrogen atom and a highly electronegative atom?

Hydrogen bond (D) Signup and view all the answers

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